Sam is one of my close friends, a singing coach, a stage school teacher and one of the best singers I have ever heard! Myself and Sam have both been on a huge journey throughout our friendship. Working on our own businesses, working together at my school. Working on projects, going on trips together and always supporting each other, both as friends and in a working environment too. The secret to our relationship is trust, always having each others backs and always knowing we are there for...

Emma is the main assistant for the incredible Alixa Flexibility Certified programme which is currently supplying workshops worldwide on zoom for all her modules. Alixa Flexibility is a progressive & proven syllabus designed to educate instructorshow to teach flexibility safely & effectively through 5 modules. Our program focuses on: • Step by step progressions • Strength to control flexibility • Correct alignment to help protect against injuries • Good body awareness & mobility •...

This is a really special episode, as I am really excited to share some huge news this week with you all. The ISTD released their latest magazine issue which is seen by 6000 members. The ISTD have published an article about this podcast, the article is called 'From Pirouettes to Podcasts'  The magazine focuses on Inspiring teachers in the industry and I cannot believe I am one of them!  'The incredible contribution members have made to lockdown learning' I was honoured to be a part of the...

I was delighted to be asked to appear on Mary Meckley's podcast 'The Daily Meditation Podcast' to be interviewed for her listeners. I am such a meditation advocate and I discuss why it has helped me through some really stressful times over the years. I talk about how and where I meditate to get you started and there are plenty of other little tips in there of how I implement them into my busy dance world! There are a few mentions to those who I am truly grateful for throughout this past year...

Today I chat to Sarah Gittins about running a business, how to run it successfully with many tools, such as having strong boundaries, delegating and how to separate work and your social life. We discuss how to implement strategies to improve your business and how to put trust in your staff, figure out what you don’t want to do in your business. Get rid of the harder smaller, mundane tasks and give those jobs to your staff. .  Sarah has her own business - The Dance Den Sarah’s saying in the...

On todays episode I chat to one of my best friends and fellow dance teacher, Rebekah Mather about her dance journey. This will be really helpful and informative for those who want to go to dance college in the future or teach. We talk about the...

In this bonus episode I have a couple of lovely announcements including the following...Introducing our sponsors Stage Dance Wear (Our Dance provider for - tights, ballet shoes, tap shoes, accessories & much more)Join their large social media...

Welcome Back to diary of a dance teacher, season 3! This season we are diversifying the podcast and I want to move away from just discussing dance as dance is a huge part of our community but what better way to learn and create awareness whilst we are all stood still. Knowledge is power and listening to others is so integral to learning, growing and becoming the best version of yourself! Today I have the absolutely pleasure of chatting to Cambell Kenneford. We talk about Cambell's incredible...

This podcast episode is one of the most important podcasts that I have recorded throughout all three seasons, in true international women's style, this is all about our flow, being a woman and taking control of our female power, our cycle, our periods. Periods aren't spoken about enough in the education system, over the dinner table, with all genders and even amongst us as women. Why don't we celebrate what our bodies can do and why do we complain about the pain and almost feel ashamed to...

I had such a fantastic conversation with the incredible Miss Cathi Conroy Jones today on the podcast which I am sure will be so helpful for those students who want to become a teacher. Miss Conroy is a triple International ISTD Examiner, the Principal of North Liverpool Dance Academy Teacher Training College which is an Istd Approved Dance Centre, and the Director of the UK Dance Class Championships and World Dance Class Championships. Email [email protected] for further information on...

On this weeks podcast I had the pleasure of catching up with my gorgeous students, Anya, Melissa and Fin as I thought this would be a great episode for not only our student listeners but for teachers too.  In our chat today (which was recorded before the announcement on Sunday evening) we discuss how the students have found this past year and its uncertainty. The lack of control around situations and being out of your comfort zone. We discuss the importance of dance, consistency and...

Today's chat is one of the best chats we've had on the podcast and what a way to start our new season after so much uncertainty over the past year. I know how hard it has been for so many of our students and what better way to start season 3 than a chat with Mary Meckley, meditation teacher and one of the most calming, philosophical and knowledgeable women. Mary has her own app for meditation called Sip & Om and releases free meditations on her podcast called 'The Daily Mediation...

On today’s episode I chat to the gorgeous Laura Buckley. Laura is an ex pupil of the school, one of my really close friends, our competition team choreographer and a huge part of the dance school and it's growth. Laura is 22 and has had the most incredible career already as a young dancer. We discuss Laura's journey from the very start and where she found her love for dance. Laura is currently studying for her degree at Addict Dance Academy in Leicester, has trained at Rare Studios and had...

After a very different year on this solo episode I chat about our 'Lets Talk' discussion last week in the studio before we broke up for our Christmas holiday. I thought I would round up the podcast/year with a lovely end as I encourage all our students to express gratitude, journal and I have also composed a short poem for our students to create some movement to.  I hope you enjoy, Merry Christmas! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarah-royle/message

In todays episode I have the pleasure of chatting to the fantastic Ursula Arens on a subject which is very close to my heart and something I am very passionate about. Being more sustainable in a world where everything is just one click away and so easily accessible.... are we becoming complacent? Do we realise how huge the little changes we make can impact on our future? Ursula Arens is currently a freelance nutrition consultant writer. Ursula has a degree in Dietetics, and has spent most of...

In this weeks podcast I chat to the empowering, strong, incredibly inspiring Alyx Steele who talks to me about topics which we don't usually discuss as a woman. Such as periods and how our periods should be celebrated as times are changing as more influencers are openly discussing subjects which used to be labelled as 'crass' or 'taboo' as we try to avoid these topics in front of others, but why do we?  Dance is predominantly a female sport and we should never be ashamed of what our bodies...

In today's episode I had the pleasure of chatting to Nazene Danielle, proud owner of Nazene Danielle Dance Dynamix based in Wavertree, Liverpool. Nazene's school is now in it's 20th year and her school and college are going from strength to strength. Taking part in huge competitions around the world and how she began her business and grown is to where it is today. Take a look at Nazene's website for more college application information along with what is offered as Nazene explains int he...

On this weeks episode I had the pleasure of chatting to one of my best friends, Jessica Morris. Jess is one of the directors of Funky moves in London. I met Jess ten years ago in India when I was working away and we have a little chat about the benefits of working abroad, the long exhausting hours, the amount of incredible people you meet, the ups and downs of being a performer and a few funny stories along the way. I hope you enjoy the episode this week as I really feel this is something I...

This season will be completely different from last season as I will be discussing a variety of topics that aren’t just dance related. Here are a couple of topics that we will discuss as promised in the trailer - Self love, self care, meditating, affirmations, manifesting what you want, goal setting, veganism, pride month and choose to love whoever you want and be proud of who you are, acceptance, growth and much more…. I have a lot of dancers and dance teachers along with influencers and...

This weeks episodes includes sensitive content which may not be appropriate for younger listeners (guidance advised). I have spent the last few weeks researching, educating myself, listening to peoples stories and I feel it is my duty as an educator to raise awareness as we watch he world unite at many peaceful protests all over the UK and the world over the last few weeks. This has to stop and change is happening as we educate ourselves and others that all black lives matter, and should have...

Today's podcast is both helpful for all our young aspiring students and all dance mums too as I chat to the absolute master of dance technique, Krista Miller. Krista lives all the way in Los Angeles and I was delighted when Krista took time out of her incredibly busy schedule to talk to me about the following topics. Careers in dance, being a teacher, a mum, having her own daughter dance who dances and is now an inspiration to thousands of young dancers and her intense training schedule. We...

This week I had the pleasure of chatting to the tap god himself, Sam Marks. We speak about Sam's journey as a dancer and how our mutual love of tap is completely underrated and also underestimated as such a hard dance genre to master both physically and technically.  Sam talks about his time as a cast member of Tap Dogs for the last ten years. Performing and touring Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South Africa and the US. Sams most recent job before the Pandemic lockdown was working...

This podcast is definitely one I have personally found extremely thought provoking and I left our conversation feeling so inspired, incredibly grateful for my job and of course to listen to someone as genuine and passionate as Mark. Our conversation is really real, open and honest as we divulge into many different topics which will really make many dancers and dance mums extremely proud of taking class and being part of the dance community. Mark has worked with huge stars such as Celine...

In this episode I chat to Lukas about his unbelievable dance journey and how hard work will always prevail. We talk about his supportive family, friends surround him and how to seize every opportunity given to you as a dancer. We talk about anxieties around dance and taking risks to chase and work for your dreams!